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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.26, 284.97 and 144.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.26, 284.97 and 144.90 is: 217.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.26 : 284.97 = 144.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.26/284.97 = 144.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.26x = 284.97 × 144.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.26x = 41,292.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,292.15/190.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.03

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